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mm .1 Hn Friday, April 1, 1994 . i t O .' ' ' K " ' '.'.. v , y f s J- NNuwi- v nj. : ; s 41 ft i " H - ? Nv-f' x ' "" " " "' . , .. 'X J ill " ... i . i x No stone unturned Painter Walt Brown lays a coat of light blue paint at the base of the bell tower Thursday morning. Traditionally the bell Students take leap into politics By Bryan Stephens Signpost campus affairs editors Thirty-eight students have thrown their hats into the political ring for the 19 ASWSU offices needing to be filled. The filing deadline for primary election was March 30 with primary election campaigning beginning April 3 at 12 a.m. In a meeting held with Trever Hoskins, leadership community and campus director, candidates were instructed on all campaign rules and regulations. All offices except international student senator have been applied for, many by more than one candidate. This represents a change from last year's elections in which nearly half of the ASWSU offices went unchallenged, including the presidency, and three were not even applied for. Candidates include: President Chris Hatch Chris Thomas See Elections page 3 Report gives bookstore By Franki Harward Signpost guest writer According to a report published yearly on bookstores at higher education institutions nationwide, Weber State University's bookstore stacks up comparatively well. The cost of textbooks at the WSU bookstore is a common complaint with students. However, a study listing information about ASL pushes By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter The study of American Sign Language provides the same educational benefit as the study of any other spoken language . and that is the bottom line in the argument for acceptance of ASL in fulfillment of universityforeign-language requirements , said Sherman Wilcox, professor of linguistics with University of New Mexico. Wilcox countered some common arguments against the full academic acceptance of ASL at Weber State University, as he addressed faculty and students Thursday in the Shepherd Union Building. An on-going debate about the issue has divided WSU faculty and students and was agitated recently by the passage of Senate O tower houses goldfish and freshwater plants during the year's warmer months. 75 college and university bookstores report a 25 percent markup on the textbooks. WSU's markup rate is identical to the national average at 25 percent, said Dee Schenk, WSU bookstore manager. The report said the lowest markup rates can be found at Idaho State University and Arizona State University, with only a 22 percent markup. To dispel some myths about the bookstore, for foreign language spot Sherman Wilcox, professor of Mexico, speaks about ASL as a Bill 42, which mandates that ASL be afforded equal status with other linguistic systems in Utah's public and higher education systems. Wilcox said opponents of the i STEVE CONLIN THE SIGNPOST thumbs up Schenk, who is a 28-year veteran employee of the bookstore, said the university and the bookstore are two totally different entities. WSU is funded by the State of Utah and the bookstore is an auxiliary organization, meaning it is responsible for the total entity of the store, including the wages of 19 full-time employees, every computer and cash register, the See Bookstore page 3 X X linguistics at University of New foreign language. ASL academic movement have lost sight of the purpose for requiring students to learn a foreign See ASL page 3 Volume 57 Number 65 Quick Takes 1 A&E A production of total theater: Orchesis Dance performs 'A Summer Afternoon Suite' See Page 5 News Get the goods on what's happening this week. Check out the news briefs See Page 2 Opinion Is it fair? The Signpost comments on ASWSU's new election policy. See Page 4 H si m A Sports After a quarter break the WSU swimming pool opens with new hours and equipment. See Page 7 Weather FRIDAY Chance of morning showers no WEEKEND 0 0 Partly cloudybreezy High 46 Low 24

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mm .1 Hn Friday, April 1, 1994 . i t O .' ' ' K " ' '.'.. v , y f s J- NNuwi- v nj. : ; s 41 ft i " H - ? Nv-f' x ' "" " " "' . , .. 'X J ill " ... i . i x No stone unturned Painter Walt Brown lays a coat of light blue paint at the base of the bell tower Thursday morning. Traditionally the bell Students take leap into politics By Bryan Stephens Signpost campus affairs editors Thirty-eight students have thrown their hats into the political ring for the 19 ASWSU offices needing to be filled. The filing deadline for primary election was March 30 with primary election campaigning beginning April 3 at 12 a.m. In a meeting held with Trever Hoskins, leadership community and campus director, candidates were instructed on all campaign rules and regulations. All offices except international student senator have been applied for, many by more than one candidate. This represents a change from last year's elections in which nearly half of the ASWSU offices went unchallenged, including the presidency, and three were not even applied for. Candidates include: President Chris Hatch Chris Thomas See Elections page 3 Report gives bookstore By Franki Harward Signpost guest writer According to a report published yearly on bookstores at higher education institutions nationwide, Weber State University's bookstore stacks up comparatively well. The cost of textbooks at the WSU bookstore is a common complaint with students. However, a study listing information about ASL pushes By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter The study of American Sign Language provides the same educational benefit as the study of any other spoken language . and that is the bottom line in the argument for acceptance of ASL in fulfillment of universityforeign-language requirements , said Sherman Wilcox, professor of linguistics with University of New Mexico. Wilcox countered some common arguments against the full academic acceptance of ASL at Weber State University, as he addressed faculty and students Thursday in the Shepherd Union Building. An on-going debate about the issue has divided WSU faculty and students and was agitated recently by the passage of Senate O tower houses goldfish and freshwater plants during the year's warmer months. 75 college and university bookstores report a 25 percent markup on the textbooks. WSU's markup rate is identical to the national average at 25 percent, said Dee Schenk, WSU bookstore manager. The report said the lowest markup rates can be found at Idaho State University and Arizona State University, with only a 22 percent markup. To dispel some myths about the bookstore, for foreign language spot Sherman Wilcox, professor of Mexico, speaks about ASL as a Bill 42, which mandates that ASL be afforded equal status with other linguistic systems in Utah's public and higher education systems. Wilcox said opponents of the i STEVE CONLIN THE SIGNPOST thumbs up Schenk, who is a 28-year veteran employee of the bookstore, said the university and the bookstore are two totally different entities. WSU is funded by the State of Utah and the bookstore is an auxiliary organization, meaning it is responsible for the total entity of the store, including the wages of 19 full-time employees, every computer and cash register, the See Bookstore page 3 X X linguistics at University of New foreign language. ASL academic movement have lost sight of the purpose for requiring students to learn a foreign See ASL page 3 Volume 57 Number 65 Quick Takes 1 A&E A production of total theater: Orchesis Dance performs 'A Summer Afternoon Suite' See Page 5 News Get the goods on what's happening this week. Check out the news briefs See Page 2 Opinion Is it fair? The Signpost comments on ASWSU's new election policy. See Page 4 H si m A Sports After a quarter break the WSU swimming pool opens with new hours and equipment. See Page 7 Weather FRIDAY Chance of morning showers no WEEKEND 0 0 Partly cloudybreezy High 46 Low 24